Julio Pomar – Original Signed Lithograph “The Sailors” – Embracing Couple, Limited Edition of 200 – 1999

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Julio Pomar (1926-2018) – Original signed lithograph from the series “The Sailors”

Considered one of the greatest Portuguese artists of the 20th century, Julio Pomar occupies a major place in the history of modern Iberian art. His work, imbued with a generous and luminous expressionism, captivates the most discerning collectors with its vitality, its unabashed sensuality, and its masterful celebration of life.

From his legendary series “The Sailors”—one of the most emblematic and sought-after of his oeuvre—this large lithograph intensely captures the moment of a couple’s reunion. The embrace is passionate, the smiles knowing, the bodies entwined in a joyful and unadorned sensuality, typical of Pomar’s world. The explosive composition, bathed in deep red, ochre, emerald green, and intense blue, radiates with exceptional vital energy and Mediterranean light.

Technical Specifications:
– Original color lithograph
– Signed in pencil by the artist
– Limited and numbered edition: only 200 copies
– Year: 1999
– Size: 22.83 x 19.68 inches / 58 × 50 cm
– Condition: perfect – never framed, stored flat since its creation

A work of rare freshness, this print is a prized piece for lovers of modern figurative art and collectors of original European prints. It combines Pomar’s expressive power with a joyful sensuality that transcends the everyday.

A work that naturally finds its place in the most refined collections, alongside the great names of Expressionism and the contemporary Portuguese school.

A rare and sought-after piece on the secondary market.

Please note that all our precious lithographs are carefully rolled, wrapped in tissue paper, and then placed in a special shipping tube to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. A signature is required upon delivery.

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